Cantonal Tax Office

The Cantonal Tax Office of Zürich is the central authority for the enforcement of tax laws and is responsible for collecting direct taxes for the federal government, the canton, and the municipalities. In addition to income and wealth taxes, it is also responsible for inheritance and gift taxes as well as withholding taxes. The tax office plays a decisive role in the tax collection process by both supervising the municipal tax offices and supporting their workflows.

The tax office's goal is to make its services simple and fast for both natural and legal persons. It is committed to transparency, respect, and fairness in dealing with taxpayers and works actively on improving its processes. In doing so, the tax office aims at the digital handling of tax returns in order to optimize procedures and make it easier to fulfill tax obligations.

The Cantonal Tax Office is also committed to the education and further training of its employees and fosters a culture of trust within the institution. It represents the interests of the canton of Zürich and works closely with other cantonal and federal authorities.

In summary, the Cantonal Tax Office of Zürich is responsible not only for collecting taxes but also takes on an advisory function and aims to improve the tax framework for all citizens and companies in the canton.